In Memory of Dan Abitol
Daniel Solomon Abitol • דניא-ל שלמה בן מרדכי ופרל אסתר
Dad. Husband. Son. Brother. Friend. Visionary.
Dan
Dan Abitol had a heart of gold. His care for others knew no bounds. Dan’s smile and deep laugh won people over in heartbeat. His demeanor was one of kindness and empathy.
His love for his daughter Ava is what led Dan to Friendship Circle and ZABS Place. He became active in creating a community dedicated to helping individuals with special needs harness their special talents and foster genuine friendships. He believed that it’s our responsibility to ensure that a bright future, with a meaningful job, awaits every individual.
It is heartbreaking to accept that he is not with us in a physical sense. Yet, his life lives on through his kindness and through the actions of his family and friends who follow his lead and continue the good deeds he started.
The Dan Abitol Memorial Fund has been established to perpetuate his dreams for both Friendship Circle and ZABS Place.
The Dan Abitol Memorial Fund supports:
A local organization dedicated to providing meaningful inclusive social opportunities for children and teens with special needs. By introducing these Special Friends to their typically developing peers, genuine friendships are formed and both gain.
A thrift boutique that recognizes the abilities and talents of local young adults with special needs and creates individualized training and employment opportunities to help prepare them for successful entry into the workforce based on their passions.
Looking Back…
Dan at ZABS Place
Dan, Hasnaa, & Ava at the FC & ZABS Pajama Walk
Dan (background), Hasnaa, Ava & friends at the FC & ZABS Pajama Walk
Ava at Friendship Circle
Ava with friends at Friendship Circle
Memorial Messages
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